Month: July 2011
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Snoring and Sleep Apnea in Children in India
Jubilee Hospital, Trivandrum,Kerala. Snoring and Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common problem in children, and is increasing being recognized as a cause of daytime sleepiness and behavioral problems. Most common cause of Snoring and mouth breathing in children is because of enlarged adenoid and Tonsils. Nasal allergy and frequent cold also contribute to…
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Snoring and Sleep Apnea- A killer Disease
Dr.K.O.Paulose FRCS (UK). Consultant ENT Surgeon, Jubilee Hospital, Trivandrum. Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep (Apnea and Hypopnea). Loud snoring is always present with OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea). In OSA breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to…
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White Patches in Mouth-Laser surgery
Jubilee Hospital, Trivandrum. Once you find white patches inside the oral cavity, better to get a medical opinion as early as possible, the reason some of these lesions can turn to cancer. Early detection and treatment is vital. Causes of White Patches in Mouth One of the prominent causes of white patches in mouth is…